Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born in the south. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rose (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Ralf liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 90 gp. Malachite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'5" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She sports brown long hair. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Barrister like his mother before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 120 gp.